Testimonial for Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
Part 2 of my testimonial-
I planned and hoped to deliver vaginally. After a 24+ hour labor, a non-cooperative cervix and the conclusion that our daughter’s head was turned sideways making the descent down the final stages of the birth canal problematic, our plans had to be reassessed. That was not an easy decision or moment. Kelly was there to provide us solid advice, insights, wisdom, kindness and openhearted love as we were faced with a tough decision. I am so thankful that Kelly was able to join my husband and I in the operating room during our eventual C-section. It was tough to let go of how I hoped and thought delivery would go. I was not responding to the first round of anesthesia so they had to administer a second dosage. So, I was a bit loopy. That made it challenging to feel present in that very special moment when my daughter was first handed to me, which was emotionally difficult to process after the fact. However, a wonderful gift that I have from those precious moments are all of the photos that Kelly took for us during that time. She sent them to me digitally and the printed versions. She was quick to make it back over to the hospital where I delivered the next day, to deliver my placenta capsules and check in on my family and I, even after she had invested the previous 48 hours into us and our cause. She connected me with a great lactation consultant, has continued to check on me and has truly become one of my most crucial and loving friends as I navigate these new and intimidating waters of parenthood. I say all of that to say, that she really goes the extra mile and is the best doula you could hope to secure. I cannot say enough kind things about her and really encourage you to consider booking her to help make you birthing story, even if it has to change course from what you hope or plan, a beautiful one. We adore her and you will too!
-Stephanie Sanstead
August 24, 2016
Kelly Sunshine CD(DONA)
Sunshine Doula Services
Birth Fee: $2000 to $2350
